The Matt Thomas Thread

[spirit of norm smith 13,245]

Matt Thomas

Age 25

Height - 186 cms

weight - 87 kgs.

Has had 7 years at the Power for 83 games (56 games in the last 3 years). But after his very good rookie 1st year of 2006, he had an injury interrupted 2007-09. In 2010 and 2011, he stepped up to be a regular and in fact was one of the Power's better players, leading the club in tackles and 1%'s. In 2012, played 15 games, but has now shown a desire to return to Victoria.

Murrumbeena boy and would be a welcome addition to our midfield. No backward steps here.

Key strengths: tackling, handball, run and carry, breaks tackles.

I would look at a Pick 50 exchange (maybe one we get in exchange to Stef Martin to St Kilda).

[rpfc 27,599]

The role he played was mainly as a defensive forward and he did it well.

Didn't see much of it but averages around 8 tackles a game.

Would love to see him at the MFC next year (assuming the cost is rational).

[spirit of norm smith 13,245]

Agree. Neeld wants players to make us "The Hardest Team to play". This is not Farren Ray. This is Matt Thomas types.

add Viney, Wines, Thomas to ... Mckenzie, Jones, Magner ... we are not taking backward steps !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Watts Jurrah Dunn? 735]

Agree. Neeld wants players to make us "The Hardest Team to play". This is not Farren Ray. This is Matt Thomas types.

add Viney, Wines, Thomas to ... Mckenzie, Jones, Magner ... we are not taking backward steps !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I disagree that Farren is not hard. There seems to be a view on here he's another Morton or Bennell. He goes really hard at the ball, as evidenced by that contest against Selwood which KO'd him. Ray also comes from Ross Lyon school of discipline, hard running and knows a defensive game plan. He's no world beater but I think he'd be a good pick up.

Back on Thomas, I'm happy with him as a bargan priced battering ram. Just have to be mindful of too many inside midfielders with questionable disposal. I don't think Magner, McKenzie, Grimes, Wines and Thomas could play in the same side. But it may free up Pick 4 to use on picking up someone with a bit more class (McRae, Mayes etc.)

[Bates Mate 3,941]

I Would love his ferocty at our club a good read and insight to the bloke also check out the video - just awsome ! (no digital pass required)

http://www.heraldsun...o-1226388081912

Edited October 10, 2012 by Bates Mate

[dee-luded 2,958]

I disagree that Farren is not hard. There seems to be a view on here he's another Morton or Bennell. He goes really hard at the ball, as evidenced by that contest against Selwood which KO'd him. Ray also comes from Ross Lyon school of discipline, hard running and knows a defensive game plan. He's no world beater but I think he'd be a good pick up.

Back on Thomas, I'm happy with him as a bargan priced battering ram. Just have to be mindful of too many inside midfielders with questionable disposal. I don't think Magner, McKenzie, Grimes, Wines and Thomas could play in the same side. But it may free up Pick 4 to use on picking up someone with a bit more class (McRae, Mayes etc.)

I agree re Farren Ray. I Had, the perception of him at the doggies of a very "outside tupe", but at the Saints I've witnessed him play contested footy. a nice surprise.

He's available. so far

We need to spend some money, & we need more experience & players willing to play defensive as well.

IMO he's a good fit.

Thomas I've never watched but reading his reviews, looks good.

[spirit of norm smith 13,245]

I Would love his ferocty at our club a good read and insight to the bloke also check out the video - just awsome ! (no digital pass required)

http://www.heraldsun...o-1226388081912

Watch this footage of Matt Thomas agst the Blues. It shows his attitude. Get the footy. 2nd effort. 3rd effort. How many MFC players showed that level of effort in 2012 (count on one hand)

[Barney Rubble 1,576]

Can the Mods make sure the FD get our threads.

Just to enlighten them on the attributes of Farren Ray.

I know they are waiting on our approval before taking any further action in trade week.

[Carrot Top 947]

Can the Mods make sure the FD get our threads.

Just to enlighten them on the attributes of Farren Ray.

I know they are waiting on our approval before taking any further action in trade week.

They'd better be.

[monoccular 16,311]

Matt Thomas

Age 25

Height - 186 cms

weight - 87 kgs.

Has had 7 years at the Power for 83 games (56 games in the last 3 years). But after his very good rookie 1st year of 2006, he had an injury interrupted 2007-09. In 2010 and 2011, he stepped up to be a regular and in fact was one of the Power's better players, leading the club in tackles and 1%'s. In 2012, played 15 games, but has now shown a desire to return to Victoria.

Murrumbeena boy and would be a welcome addition to our midfield. No backward steps here.

Key strengths: tackling, handball, run and carry, breaks tackles.

I would look at a Pick 50 exchange (maybe one we get in exchange to Stef Martin to St Kilda).

i haven't followed him a lot, but how does he ranks for pace, especially if he is maybe being compared or considered in the context of him or Farran Ray?

[monoccular 16,311]

Can the Mods make sure the FD get our threads.

Just to enlighten them on the attributes of Farren Ray.

I know they are waiting on our approval before taking any further action in trade week.

They'd better be.

if they do they will be even more confused than the collective of this board:-)